Obituaries

Obituaries in Gladwin, Beaverton, and throughout Gladwin County, MI

John "Jack" M. Sherlock

John "Jack" M. Sherlock

Apr 14, 2016

John M. “Jack” Sherlock, 76, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 14, 2016. He was born in Gladwin on August 1, 1939, the son of Merrill & Edith (Tracy) Sherlock. On April 14, 1962, he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Bushong in Mt. Morris, Michigan. They shared 54 wonderful years together. He was a...

Robert Schwedt

Robert Schwedt

Apr 13, 2016

Robert Schwedt, 53, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 20, 1962, the son of Michael & Patricia (Doo) Schwedt. On September 26, 1987, he was united in marriage to Melody Magier in Detroit, and they shared 28 wonderful years together. His memory will be...

Kelly "Buck" Mercer

Kelly "Buck" Mercer

Apr 11, 2016

Kelly “Buck” Mercer, 57, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born in Clare, Michigan on August 15, 1958, the son of James & Shirley (Ostrowsky) Mercer. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County and he was a member of the Chevelle Club. He was employed...

Donald R. Willford

Donald R. Willford

Apr 10, 2016

Donald R. Willford, 63, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. He was born in Clare, Michigan on September 11, 1952, the youngest of five children of Gordon & Geneva (Thorington) Willford. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County where he farmed his entire life. He was...

Genevieve E. Flock

Genevieve E. Flock

Apr 9, 2016

Genevieve E. Flock. 91, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at Pinecrest Farms in Midland, Michigan on Saturday, April 9, 2016. She was born in Coleman, Michigan on May 1, 1924, the daughter of Lloyd & Clara (Ford) Nobbs. On December 12, 1942, she married her true love, John “Jack” Flock in Hattesburg, Mississippi. They were blessed with 45 wonderful...

Betty S. Farrow

Betty S. Farrow

Apr 5, 2016

Betty Sue Farrow, 69, of Champion, Michigan, passed away at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. She was born in Gladwin, Michigan on December 12, 1946, the daughter of George W. & Louise A. (Tremaine) Farrow. She was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Mid Michigan Medical Center in Gladwin until her retirement....

Janice M. Malenfant

Janice M. Malenfant

Apr 2, 2016

Janice M. Malenfant, 45, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 2, 2016. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on September 15, 1970, the daughter of Arlen E. & Maureen J. (Maxwell) Youngblood Sr. On January 10, 1994, she was united in marriage to her true love, Thomas Malenfant in...

Keith Cushman Jr.

Keith Cushman Jr.

Mar 28, 2016

Keith Cushman Jr., 91, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at his home on Monday, March 28, 2016. He was born in Perrinton, Michigan on January 10, 1925, the son of Keith & Rose (Hyntynka) Cushman. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, proudly serving his country during World War II. On June 21, 1991, he married Judith...

David Lee Sullivan

David Lee Sullivan

Mar 27, 2016

David Lee Sullivan, 61, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at Hilltop Manor Health Care Center in Roscommon, Michigan on Sunday, March 27, 2016. He was born in Gladwin on October 13, 1954, the son of Austin E. & Dora (Thomas) Sullivan. On February 14, 1975, he married Mary E. Coleman at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gladwin. He was...

John "Lou" A. Louk

John "Lou" A. Louk

Mar 26, 2016

John “Lou” Albert Louk, 56, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 26, 2016. He was born in Owosso, Michigan on July 12, 1959, the son of John & Rose (Parker) Louk. He had lived in Gladwin County for most of his lifetime and he enjoyed ragging on cars and drinking beer with his son and friends....

Carthel "Cork" R. Strunk

Carthel "Cork" R. Strunk

Mar 25, 2016

Carthel “Cork” Roe Strunk, 74, of Beaverton, Michigan, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, March 25, 2016. He was born in Oneida, Tennessee on October 27, 1941, the son of Ansel & Nellie (Owens) Strunk. On January 21, 1961, he was united in marriage to the woman of his dreams, Mary Lee Swetnich...

Wilford J. Bosley

Wilford J. Bosley

Mar 23, 2016

Wilford J. Bosley, 79, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away at Mid Michigan Health in Alma, Michigan on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan on August 5, 1936, the son of Wilford E. & Helen (Kenny) Bosley. On February 7, 1959 he was united in marriage to his true love, Virginia E. DeBats in Saginaw. He...

Joan B. Marszalek

Joan B. Marszalek

Mar 20, 2016

Joan Beverly Marszalek, 75, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 20, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Joan was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 29, 1941, the daughter of William & Anna (Parulis) Wilson. On September 10, 1960, she was united in marriage to her true love, Fred Marszalek...

Letha Hagenbaugh

Letha Hagenbaugh

Mar 20, 2016

Letha Lord Hagenbaugh spent her whole life working tirelessly to provide a good home for her family, compassion for those who needed it most and kindness to all who crossed her path. On Sunday, March 20, 2016, after 101 years of caring for others and giving far more than she ever received, she finally took a rest. Born July...

Wayne A. Boyer

Wayne A. Boyer

Mar 18, 2016

Wayne A. Boyer, 58, of Gladwin, Michigan, passed away after a lingering illness at Medilodge Nursing Home in Sterling, Michigan on Friday, March 18, 2016. He was born in Clare, Michigan on April 18, 1957, the son of Wayne & Virginia (Boman) Boyer. He had lived in Gladwin County most of his life, and he was employed as a...

Laurel L. "Owl" Breault

Laurel L. "Owl" Breault

Mar 17, 2016

Laurel L. “Owl” Breault, 64, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Mid-Michigan Health Midland, Michigan. Laurel was born March 3, 1952 in Gladwin, to George and Beatrice (Brown) Breault. She was a lifetime residence of Gladwin. Laurel graduated in 1970 from Gladwin High School. She worked for 35 years at the Gladwin District Library, starting...

Leonard L. Finney

Leonard L. Finney

Mar 14, 2016

Leonard L. Finney, 84, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away at Mid Michigan Health in Midland, Michigan on Monday, March 14, 2016. He was born in Midland County Michigan on July 23, 1931, the son of Hugh & Florence (Dolph) Finney. On May 10, 1974, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Willia Hiett-Green in Clare,...

Stephen Petrik Iv

Stephen Petrik Iv

Mar 14, 2016

Stephen Petrik IV, 57, of Beaverton, Michigan passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, March 14, 2016. He was born in Gladwin, Michigan on August 2, 1958, the son of Stephen Sr. & Mary Frances (Martin) Petrik. He was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County and owner of SMP Construction in Beaverton. His memory will be forever cherished...

Carol Oard

Carol Oard

Mar 13, 2016

Carol Oard, 58, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, March 13, 2016. She was born in Clare, Michigan on June 6, 1957, the daughter of Harold & Agnes (Cameron) Oard. She was a lifetime resident of Gladwin County and she was employed with Mid Michigan Gladwin Hospital as a Housekeeping Supervisor for many years....

Jerome Kim Scharich

Jerome Kim Scharich

Mar 13, 2016

Jerome Kim Scharich, 59, of Gladwin, Michigan passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on February 22, 1957, the son of Christian & Linda (Wagner) Scharich. He was employed as a truck driver for Lee Wood Excavating in Essexville. He moved to Gladwin County in 1976, previously residing in Bay City, and...

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